Triathlon Training & Race-Day Advice
Practical guidance from 3 Goals Multisport on getting started, building swim confidence, training consistently, fueling, and preparing for race day. Explore the articles below or listen to the Coach Erin Says podcast.
Explore by topic
Beginner triathlon · Smart training · Swimming confidence · Nutrition · Race-day execution
Browse all training articles, podcast episodes, or more coaching insights.
New to adaptive training? Learn how TriDot works. For coaching, plans, and free resources, visit the 3G resource links.
-
First Triathlon Mistakes Beginners Make—and How to Avoid Them
Avoid common first triathlon mistakes with practical tips for training, pacing, gear, fueling, transitions, and staying calm on race day.
-
What to Expect at Your First Triathlon
A beginner-friendly guide to what to expect at your first triathlon, including race morning, the swim, transition, pacing, nerves, and the finish line.
-
Triathlon Packing List: What to Bring on Race Day
A beginner-friendly triathlon packing list guide covering what to bring for swim, bike, run, transition, nutrition, and race morning.
-
Your First Tri Plan: 8 Weeks to the Start Line Without Burning Out
A simple 8-week first triathlon plan to help beginners train smarter, stay consistent, and reach the start line without burning out.
-
Pacing for Beginners: The #1 Way to Avoid Blow-Ups
Beginner triathlon pacing tips to help you avoid race day blow-ups. Learn how to pace the swim, bike, and run so you can finish strong.
-
Transition Basics for Beginners: Simple Setup, Smooth Race
Transition Basics for Beginners: Simple Setup, Smooth Race If you’re new to triathlon, transitions can feel like the part of the race that no one explains… until you’re standing barefoot in a parking lot wondering where you put your helmet. Good news: you don’t need a complicated setup. You need a simple, repeatable system. This…